How does the skill identify orphaned files?

It analyzes the import graph starting from common entry points like main.ts, index.js, or app.py to find source files that are no longer reachable.

Does it detect empty or unimplemented functions?

Yes, rule DEAD-5 blocks 'not implemented' errors, pass statements, and empty function bodies in production code to prevent runtime failures.

Will it automatically delete my code without permission?

For commented-out code (DEAD-1), it can delete blocks in fix mode. However, for critical actions like deleting orphaned files (DEAD-3), it requires explicit user confirmation.

Why does it flag TODO comments?

To prevent 'permanent' TODOs, rule DEAD-4 requires all such comments to reference a ticket number (e.g., JIRA or GitHub Issue), ensuring every task is tracked.

What languages does the Dead Code Eliminator support?

The skill provides comprehensive support for TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, and Rust, using a combination of pattern matching and specialized scripts.

Dead Code Eliminator

Name: Dead Code Eliminator
Author: mikecubed

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Identifies and removes unreachable, unused, and commented-out code to maintain a clean and performant codebase.

Dead Code Eliminator is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to enforce strict code hygiene across multiple languages including TypeScript, Python, Go, and Rust. It automates the detection of common technical debt such as commented-out code blocks, unused exports, orphaned files, and unlinked TODOs. By integrating directly into the development workflow, it helps teams reduce the surface area for bugs, improve maintainability, and ensure that every line of code in production serves a clear, documented purpose while strictly prohibiting stubs and placeholders in production environments.

主な機能

01Detects and removes blocks of commented-out code automatically

020 GitHub stars

03Locates orphaned source files unreachable from project entry points

04Enforces issue tracker references for all TODO, FIXME, and HACK comments

05Identifies unused exports and public symbols to reduce API surface

06Blocks placeholder functions and stubs from reaching production code

ユースケース

01Refactoring legacy codebases to eliminate accumulated technical debt

02Pre-deployment audits to catch 'not implemented' stubs and unlinked tasks

03Automating code reviews to ensure adherence to clean code standards

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mikecubed/clean-code-codex dead-check

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

主な機能

01Detects and removes blocks of commented-out code automatically

020 GitHub stars

03Locates orphaned source files unreachable from project entry points

04Enforces issue tracker references for all TODO, FIXME, and HACK comments

05Identifies unused exports and public symbols to reduce API surface

06Blocks placeholder functions and stubs from reaching production code

ユースケース

01Refactoring legacy codebases to eliminate accumulated technical debt

02Pre-deployment audits to catch 'not implemented' stubs and unlinked tasks

03Automating code reviews to ensure adherence to clean code standards

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mikecubed/clean-code-codex dead-check

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT